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BOYCOT YOUR BED FOR VULNERABLE CHILDREN. ACTION FOR CHILDREN IS asking families, friends, and colleagues in Northern Ireland to ‘Boycott your Bed’ on Friday 9 July 2021 along with others up and down the country, to raise money for some of the most vulnerable children in Northern Ireland. With the country coming out of the restrictions, the charity is holding their virtual event to help families and children who are suffering the most after the pandemic. Spend the night in the most unusual place you can think of while enjoying a starstudded evening of virtual entertainment. Join Jessica Hynes (Paddington & Shaun of the Dead), Laura Hamilton (A Place in the Sun), Nadia Sawalha (Loose Women), Gio and Luba (Strictly Come Dancing), and activities with Horrible Histories, Hungry
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Caterpillar, trivia games and a DJ set - plus more to be announced. Wherever you sleep, the money you raise can help make dreams of a safe and happy childhood come true.
hardship – like falling behind on bills or borrowing to pay for basics – because of coronavirus. Poverty has a devastating impact on children – its effects can last a lifetime. But together we can change things.
Action for Children’s Fundraising Manager, Cheryl Brown said: “Every person who boycotts their bed this summer will be helping us reach children and families in desperate need and worried about their future. And who don't know when they'll feel safe and happy again.
“In the last year, our Coronavirus Emergency Fund has provided essentials, like food and warm clothes, to around 20,000 children and young people. Our frontline key workers have kept 99% of services open. So please ditch your duvet, banish your blanket and have some fun raising money so that Action for Children can help these families in need.”
“The pandemic has pushed many more children and families deeper into crisis. The number of families relying on Universal Credit has doubled. Households with children are twice as likely to have suffered financial
Sign up for free to the Boycott your Bed challenge this summer and you’ll be part of a national movement to help vulnerable children and families. Visit boycottyourbed.co.uk/ regional for more information.
